The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.81 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft